No doubt, unlike you, the Sens do see Duchene as a "major upgrade" on Turris.UWSaint wrote: What am I missing?
This goes beyond the stats.
I have seen Sens fans talking about "some signs this year of deterioration" in regards to Turris.
Also you may or may not be missing the fact Ottawa has to be very careful about these kinds of extensions.
Very money-conscious team.
No doubt they were delighted to be able to dump Hammond's $1.5M.
So a late 3rd to Avs for relieving them of Hammond's contract?
Turris + former 28th overall Bowers + late 1st (top-ten protected)... for Duchene?
Perhaps a year from now they can re-sign Duchene to a contract with which they're comfortable.
If not they can get a year out of him and then deal him.